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June 25, 2002
Ruling muddies death penalty
A Supreme Court ruling that juries, not judges, must give a defendant life or death adds to uncertainty over such sentences around the nation.
Choice for high court may cast history in new light
Gov. Jeb Bush has a chance to make history by naming the first Hispanic Florida Supreme Court justice. Many political observers say Miami lawyer Raoul Cantero, 41, is the leading contender. His appointment could play well come November.
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